Special Magic Kitchen

A lot of people don’t like how dish racks look on the counter and find ways to store or hide them away somehow. These dish racks, however, don’t really look like drying racks. They may not be for the serious hand dishwasher, but if you primarily use an electric dishwasher and just need some sort of drying tool, then these racks may be an option.

This Asker dish drainer from IKEA is stainless steel and folds up so that it is out of the way when not in use. It sells for $30.

The Dish Doctor designed by Marc Newson comes in four different colors. It is nothing too fancy but succeeds in looking great. The nice thing about this rack is that it drains into itself so you can place it on any counter surface regardless of where the sink is. You just dump the drained water out afterwards. This rack can be purchased from Hive Modern for $70. It is rather expensive, but it is undeniably a hip option for drying dishes.

This bamboo dish rack sold by Organize.com sells for $40. It has a sleek modern design and is good for small places. I don’t know what it is, but there is something about this rack that I like. Maybe it is because it looks good enough that you can leave out.

This Guzzini dish drainer from their Latina line is unique and stylish. It is designed by Karim Rashid, and you can buy it from Cuisine Gourmet for about $35. It also comes in different colors, but you may need to search for it a bit online. There is also another version on Rashid’s website, but I haven’t been able to find it on the internet. It is a bright green and seems to be an update on the white version shown below.

Lastly, there is the cheap Umbra in-sink dish rack sold for $8. It is simple and hidden within your sink. Of course, you have to have a double sink to use this drying rack, but if you just want to rinse things off or do a small batch of dishes, this drying pad may be a good option. The pad also comes in black.